John Mayer - Born & Raised Tour -
Images speak louder then words, so enjoy!
I loved the concert and it was completely worth going to it.
Two and a half hour of great music who wouldn't love that?
John you were again amazing!
Philip Philips - The world from the side of the moon -
Phillip LaDon Phillips, Jr. (born September 20, 1990) is an
American singer-songwriter from Leesburg, Georgia. He won the eleventh season
of American Idol on May 23, 2012. His coronation song "Home",
released after his win, became the best selling of all coronation songs.His
debut album The World from the Side of the Moon was released on November 19,
2012.
After winning American Idol, Phillips went on the American
Idol LIVE Tour from July to September with the rest of the Top 10 finishers of
season 11. He performed the National Anthem at the opening game of the 2012
World Series on October 24, 2012. On November 15, he joined forces with the
PS22 chorus of Staten Island for a concert to raise money for those affected by
Hurricane Sandy. He also performed at the National Christmas Tree Lighting
ceremony on December 6, 2012.
Phillips' coronation song, "Home", was a great
success with sales of over 4 million copies in the US. It has been used in
NBC's coverage of the Olympics, various commercials, film trailers, and TV
shows.[38] He performed "Home" on the PBS Independence Day celebration
TV special, A Capitol 4th. He also appeared at the 83rd MLB All-Star Game held
at Kansas City on July 10 and sang his coronation song.[40] On October 9, 2012,
he joined other musicians in the One World concert held in Syracuse University
to honor the Dalai Lama. He also performed "Home" on the CNN Heroes
special aired on December 2, 2012, and the CBS's A Home for the Holidays on
December 19, 2012.
Dan Rodriguez - Roaring Dan -
Dan Rodriguez, an artist based out of Minneapolis, MN, is
creating quite a buzz in the Midwest. The groove-based, bluesy over-toned sound
of his music, mixed with his powerful, yet seductive voice creates an
atmosphere different from other music. It's refreshing, tantalizing, and just
plain good!
Originally from Detroit, MI, Dan moved to Minneapolis in
2004 to pursue music. He started a band with his brother, Andre Rodriguez, and
called it The Auburns. They played locally for a couple of years and grew
together as a band, as brothers, and as musicians.
In January, 2008, Dan started a self-titled solo project in
the Twin Cities. Promoting his band as a trio, Dan started playing venues in
the local music scene. As things began to go well, a greater demand for Dan's
music rose high enough to inspire him to record an album. This would be the
first album Dan has recorded.
June 13th, 2008, the album Unreal was released in
Minneapolis. Dan has since been playing locally and touring throughout the
Midwest reaching venues in all over the Midwest, including Summerfest 2008-2012
in Milwaukee, WI, and sharing the stage with national acts including Pete
Francis (Dispatch), NeedtoBreathe, Augustana, The Civil Wars, Tyrone Wells,
John McLaughlin, and Eric Hutchinson.
Rodriguez released a self-titled EP in July 2011. Musicians featured on the record include
Tyler Burkum (Mat Kearney) & Michael Bland (Prince, Jonny Lang, Nick Jonas,
many more).
"I've been in
this business a long time. I recognize
when somebody has something real. Dan is
a true talent, and seems to be ushering in a new wave of singer/songwriters
around the Twin Cities. I can honestly
say I'm excited for the world to hear what he's got to offer." - Michael
Bland
Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers
Are frontmen made or born? The six members of Joe Hertler
& The Rainbow Seekers are in the perfect position to answer that question.
Four of them have fronted other projects, but during the past few years they
have united under first-time bandleader, Hertler, to create sublime folk tinged
with Motown, funk, and pop. "When we met Joe," says bassist and
producer of Hertler's first album, Kevin Pritchard, "He was a weird dude
with sideburns hiding behind an accordion. Now he's a confident front man with
a flower on his head and a mic in his hand."
The essence of Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers is the
energy they bring to their live performances. "The live show is the
purpose of the band. This is why we make music. Playing music is a symbiotic
process, and without a crowd it is just a bunch of guys jamming," says
Hertler. "We believe that performance is not a High Art operation, and
that you should do anything you can to ensure that the crowd is having a good
time. From pinatas to confetti, to fog, to flowers, to drum solos, to strobe
lights, to Thor, to showinford battles—literally anything goes."
Their upcoming album and video release, Live at Russell,
recorded and filmed at Detroit's Russell Industrial Center, is a testament not
only to the band's live vibe, but also to their impeccable musicianship.
Without the brief interludes, the five track album could easily be mistaken for
a studio recording. The lead track, "Garden," with its simple,
beautiful harmonies and its sonically dynamic nature brings to mind Mumford
& Sons or The Lumineers. "Your Story" builds to the kind of
sneaky hook you don't even realize you've internalized until you're singing it
during a quiet moment. Hertler's passionate vocal delivery, combined with the
band's judicious use of tasteful percussion and piano tempered by sweet guitar,
make this song a clear hit. The Live at Russell sessions were also video
recorded, providing a true look at the way Joe Hertler & The Rainbow
Seekers play together. Intimately shot and featuring candid moments in and
around the worn yet charming Russell Industrial Center, the video captures both
the hard work and play that makes this band what it is.
Joe Hertler started as a successful solo artist, and then
formed a duo with guitarist Ryan Hoger. That duo expanded when they caught the
eye of Pritchard, who asked them to do a special performance in Bigger Brush
Media's Quilted Attic. Soon, drummer and life long friend of Pritchard, Rick
Hale, joined the band, bringing his jazz-trained services into the mix. After
the release of the first Rainbow Seekers album, On Being, which has sold an
impressive 1,400 copies to date with no outside help, the band grew again.
Keyboardist Micah Braken and saxaphone prodigy Aaron Stinson joined, giving the
group a decidedly classic turn. Live instruments, live musicianship, and live
energy became the creed of The Rainbow Seekers and led them to the live
recording at The Russell.
Great festival, I know know why it's
the biggest in the world. A lot off different things to see and different stages (12) they reach more people. The first festival I've been to with a sky line ride but it is very nice! The music was great, weather and food too. What more can you ask!
